Electrical Advice

At what voltage should a 1.5V battery be replaced? Discussion ThreadAt what voltage should a 1.5V battery be replaced? Electrical Advice

Hello,

I used two 1.5v batteries for the remote AC. (AAA/R03P/1.5V) and Its expiration time is 03.2025.
The battery is weak, and the air conditioner cannot be turned on. I replaced it with two new batteries and the problem was solved.

I measured the voltage of both batteries. They are 1.54 volts. Why did they weaken and not work on remote AC? The...

 

Not sure what is going on with the below mess Discussion ThreadNot sure what is going on with the below mess Electrical Advice

I recently tried to change a light. When I pulled out the old light fitting there were 3 cables.

The light point had 2 neutral (black coloured wires) 1 going to the neutral terminal and 1 going to the live terminal
green cable was ok.

Now for the other the remain wires in those 3 cords.
There are 2 active wires joined by a cable connectors
A active and...

 

Day 1 experiences with retrofits, wafers, cans, battens and more. Discussion ThreadDay 1 experiences with retrofits, wafers, cans, battens and more. Electrical Advice

Switch by the door, pendant holder and a 100W bulb, some will remember, others weren't born yet when it went out of fashion, but this was the standard lighting for most rooms.

Then the residential energy saving craze began, 2 and 4-pin CFLs, starter vs no starter, 2D, U-shaped, M-shaped, spirals, Circlite and Circline...

 

Sharing and providing electrical (or Gas Plumbing) advice online - Discussion thread Discussion ThreadSharing and providing electrical (or Gas Plumbing) advice online - Discussion thread Electrical Advice

IMPORTANT: Please note that nobody on this forum should be seeking or providing advice to people who are not competent in their field. If you live in a country where electrical advice is only to be shared between professional qualified electricians, then clearly you need to...

 

UPS specification for pool pumps Discussion ThreadUPS specification for pool pumps Electrical Advice

Background
A pool installation uses two single phase pumps to circulate the water (through a boiler, and filtering, dosing etc). The pumps are controlled via contactors in the pump house, plus a remote emergency stop close to the pool. The location is somewhat rural, and prone to power cuts, usually of a short duration. If there is a power cut, the pumps can be tripped until someone...

 

Fluke 1662/1663 issues Discussion ThreadFluke 1662/1663 issues Electrical Advice

Having some issues with my companys fluke 1662/1663 tester.
Zeroing 2 leads for continuity test we get the value 0.08 which is expected. The issue comes doing the Zi (loop impedance) the instructions say to zero 3 leads for this test ( if you try to zero two leads L and PE it reads >3.00ohm) you have to zero with all 3 leads connected, the value for 3 leads is 0.14.

We have tested a sub main and the...

 

Getting 'back' into the industry.. Discussion ThreadGetting 'back' into the industry.. Electrical Advice

Hello all - my first post. I'm looking to get 'back' into the industry, or on the tools should I say and looking for opinions on the best route to do so.

A little about me, I started my career as an electrical apprentice and a few years after, working in a manufacturing setting. My main skills were in LV installation, maintenance, PLCs, Drives and general manufacturing...

 

Legal question Discussion ThreadLegal question Electrical Advice

I know for example the requirements of Part P, and new work
A question … if somone installs an item that is plainly in contravention of Electrical safety, do they actually break any law.
The question relates to a house owner and own work - not work for others.

I give an example, I have seen a Hot tub installation where electrical sockets are closer than the 2m requirement, and also a television plugged into one of the...

 

My day one Discussion ThreadMy day one Electrical Advice

This week's mission is to build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house.
It needs to monitor 3 mains circuits, 2 borehole controllers and 2 tank levels.

My day one for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Post a thread a day DAY 1 Discussion ThreadPost a thread a day DAY 1 Electrical Advice

Today has been successful in removing an old control panel and physically mounting a new one.
Made challenging by being wired in pyro.

All I have left now is to make it work.
Couple of day left I think!

Better than the old one.

Post a thread a...

 

(Day 1) figured I'd share my adsb-b and acars plane tracker setup I built over time Discussion Thread(Day 1) figured I'd share my adsb-b and acars plane tracker setup I built over time Electrical Advice

system is currently very much a WIP hence the janky mounting for the raspberry pi boards atm
eventually they'll be getting a case and another custom 3d print to secure them to the joist also

the raspberry boards are running of a tplink 5 port poe switch and also a decent cheap...

 

Removing Transformer From Halogen Light Fitting For LEDS? Discussion ThreadRemoving Transformer From Halogen Light Fitting For LEDS? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Great forum with lots of advice read and greatly received over the years!

I have a question here that I am hopeful somebody here can assist.

We have 6 x decorative light fittings that all currently take 5 x G9 Halogen bulbs per fitting. And we also have another 5 decorative light fittings that each take 6 x G4 halogen bulbs...

 

Anyone used these funky sockets ? Discussion ThreadAnyone used these funky sockets ? Electrical Advice

22 System - https://22system.com/en-gb?utm_medium=paid&utm_id=120208573762770582_v2_s09&utm_content=120208573762740582&utm_term=120208573762670582&utm_campaign=120208573762770582&fbclid=IwY2xjawEwSYNleHRuA2FlbQEwAAEdRkdAMq5kPMZU_mq4wyQOElGVqyMIPk4sB_kB8hkFUC92NpHQLaWh7ReU_aem_GbY89zPWnJH3zbNCABROBw&utm_source=facebook&campaign_id=120208573762670582&ad_id=120208573872200582...

 

Using existing oven circuit for 2 ovens Discussion ThreadUsing existing oven circuit for 2 ovens Electrical Advice

Hi, Can 2 double ovens both 6.3kw (12.6kw combined) go onto an existing circuit which is 10mm2 t&e, 45a DP switch, 10m length into a 32a MCB at CU?

Haven’t employed an electrician yet to be able to calculate and want to buy the 2 ovens with our new kitchen on the finance. Really hoping one of you helpful lot can help me out.

Using existing oven circuit for 2 ovens...

 

DAY1 How old is this conduit system Discussion ThreadDAY1 How old is this conduit system Electrical Advice

Took a few snaps of this conduit install in Poland, as you can see still functional my guess 1940.s



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240v Single Pole vs Double Pole Discussion Thread240v Single Pole vs Double Pole Electrical Advice

I'm now in West Virginia but my wife and I also own a home in the Philippines. The current in our province is 240v, but single pole.

I have experience wiring houses in the US so I know that the 240v here consists of two 120v wires that are 180 degrees out of phase.

That brings me to my question. Some expats who are planning to live in the Philippines want to know if their 240v US...

 

Trunking- to use PVC or Steel. Discussion ThreadTrunking- to use PVC or Steel. Electrical Advice

Normally I would say PVC for a small office in a house. However, they are in the middle of deciding if the building will become a six-bedroom hostel for people with issues (so there is a possibility the office might get damaged), or if it will be converted into a dental surgery. The risk assessment is obviously different for both so do I just do steel trunking?

Trunking- to use PVC or...

 

Earthing Armour with BS951 clamps? Discussion ThreadEarthing Armour with BS951 clamps? Electrical Advice

I was replacing a socket that had a cracked face and as I took said socket off I noticed the armour was earthed by using BS951 clamps. I wasn’t expecting to see any earthing of the armour as the SWA was in a conduit drop to the socket.

I’ve never seen it done like that before but now I walk around the factory and automatically assume every SWA I see entering a conduit drop will...

 

Pirate's Rant #3 1 of my 5 a week Discussion ThreadPirate's Rant #3 1 of my 5 a week Electrical Advice

That brings me to bathroom fitters...
2 new bathrooms, 1 main, 1 en-suite, and this time in my own house, or rather a flat I was getting ready to rent out.
Why do so many trades use plasterboard screws for everything? Certainly didn't secure the shower svreen to the wall in the main bathroom, and also fitter must have lost the little chrome grub-screws for the standoffs for the...

 

Day 1: Who has an Electric Vehicle, either Electric Car for home, or Electric Van for Work? Discussion ThreadDay 1: Who has an Electric Vehicle, either Electric Car for home, or Electric Van for Work? Electrical Advice

Day 1: Who has an Electric Vehicle, either Electric Car for home, or Electric Van for Work?

I thought I'd post my threads in the forums that I hope to grow a bit more, so I'm trying to steer my threads towards those ones.

So my first question / thread is this...